Premier PRS 200X Solar Energizer & Kit
The PRS 200X is a 2-joule solar powered electric fence energizer for areas of the US with less sunlight in summer (e.g. New England) and in particular when sunlight is less and cold temperatures reduce battery capacity.
When compared to competing units with similar output, PRS units have a larger solar panel (in watts) and larger batteries (ampere hours).
If sunlight is not an issue, look to the PRS 200 unit.
Includes:
- 2.0 joule energizer
- 2-33 amp hour 12v sealed lead acid batteries
- Wiring harness
- 40-watt solar panel
- Voltage regulator
- 2-Ground rods and ground rod extension kit
- Metal carry case
Note: Kit includes a 5-Light Wireless Fence Tester.
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Common Uses
Specs
Includes:
- 1-2.0 joule energizer
- 2-33 amp hour 12v sealed lead acid batteries
- 1-Wiring harness
- 1-40-watt solar panel
- 1-Voltage regulator
- 2-Ground rods and ground rod extension kit
- 1-Metal carry case (24"x18"x10 1/2")
Note: Kit includes all of the above and a 5-Light Wireless Fence Tester.
Joules
- 2.7 stored joules.
- 2.0 released joules.
- 1.72 joules in moist soils.
- 0.4 joules in dry soils.
Miscellaneous
- Requires 6' of ground rod in the ground.
- Draw from a 12v battery is 163 milliampere (mA) per hour. With this energizer a 12v 100 ampere hour, deep cycle battery will last approximately 15 days* on a clean or a weedy fence. *Assumes being drawn down to 40% between recharges.
- 40 pulses per minute. If properly used and or stored, battery should last 3-4 years.
Should Power...
- 2.5 miles of 3 strand cattle fence.
- 1 mile of 5-7 strand sheep fence.
- 16 164' Sheep/Goat nets or 8 164' Poultry Nets.
Benefits
- Assembled in house at Premier. We build each unit and test it before it goes out our door. This allows us to know that we are sending you a unit that works.
- Ideal for low light regions
- Lower cost per joule than competitors
- Can be laid flat on the ground during summer months to make them less visible to the public.
- To catch the sun's power in winter, simply lean it against a post. If you live in low-sun areas, do this in the late fall and early winter also.
- All metal case; very strong and rugged.
- Won't rust. It's aluminum and stainless steel.
- Light brown exterior reduces its visibility to vandals and reduces heat buildup inside the case.
- All metal clamps for lid.
How to Use
Winter Use
If you're not using your PRS unit during the winter follow these tips to preserve battery life:
If you're planning on using your PRS unit during the winter months, follow these helpful hints:
To use light tester WITHOUT ground probe
For Fence:- Touch the top of the tester to the electrified fence you wish to test.
- Push the button (if applicable).
- The tester will light up according to the voltage at that location on the fence.
- Turn off energizer.
- Disconnect ground wire and fence wire from energizer.
- Turn on energizer.
- Touch the top of the tester onto the top of the fence terminal on the energizer.
- Push the button (if applicable).
- The tester should light up to 6000 volts or more.
To use light tester WITH ground probe
For Fence:- Insert the probe of the tester into the soil.
- Remove your hand from the metal portion of the probe (to avoid a shock).
- To get a voltage reading, touch the metal clip (on the top of the tester) to the electrified fence you wish to test.
- The tester will light up according to the voltage at that location on the fence.
- Remove the tester from the fence and the probe from the soil. Do not remove the probe by pulling the insulated wire.
- Turn off energizer.
- Disconnect ground wire and fence wire from energizer.
- Turn on energizer.
- Touch probe from tester to ground terminal on energizer (be sure to hold onto the insulated wire and not the metal probe!)
- At same time touch the fence hook on tester to fence terminal on energizer.
- The tester should light up to 6000 volts or more.
Precautions
- Make sure the power is turned off before working on the fence or the energizer.
- Make sure the fence line is clear of grass and debris that may lower the fence’s voltage.
- Ensure the solar panel is facing due south and avoid placing the unit where it may be covered by shadows from trees, bushes or tall grass.
- Regularly remove all debris from the solar panel.
- Batteries that are less than 40% charged may become damaged. Batteries MUST remain fully charged in freezing conditions.
To Reduce Risk & Liability
- Never place your head or upper spine near an electrified wire. Accidental head or neck contact can occur when pushing a voltage probe into the soil. Be careful when doing so to avoid head-to-wire contact!
- Never attempt to step over or climb through an energized fence of any kind.
- Never encourage anyone to touch an electric fence.
Troubleshooting
To determine if the fault is with the fence or the energizer…
- Turn off energizer.
- Disconnect ground wire and the fence wire.
- Turn energizer back on.
- Using a fence tester, determine the output voltage of the energizer. If the voltage is below 4000V, then the energizer may have a problem. If the voltage is above 4000V, then the trouble lies with your fence or ground system.
If the energizer is faulty…
- Test the battery with a Digital Battery Meter or other multi-meter.
- If the meter reading is greater than 12.5 volts, then check the terminal connections to ensure they are clean from corrosion and fastened tightly.
- If the meter reading is less than 12.5 volts, then use the included 110V power supply to recharge your battery. See instruction manual for details.
- Ensure the ground system (rods/stakes) is installed and connected correctly according to the instructions for this unit.
- If you continue to experience problems, please call us at 800-282-6631.
If the fence is at fault…
- Walk or drive along the fence looking for any point in which the energized wires touch the soil, a steel post, a steel wire or anything conductive.
- Look for damaged insulators.
- With electric netting, the problem can often be traced to excessive weed load. Starting at the fence charger, measure the voltage as you walk along the fence. If you find a gradual decline in voltage, then you may need to clean away the grass or other debris from the lower strands. If the voltage drop is more rapid, then look for a hot wire touching the metal stake at the bottom of the plastic posts.
- If the fence can be separated into several parts (by switches or by disconnecting parts of it), you can locate the problem by beginning at the far end and then progressively turning off or disconnecting sections of fence. When the voltage on the remaining fence rises sharply, you've located the section(s) causing the problem.
- The alternative is to begin at the energizer and progressively turn on sections of the fence. When the voltage suddenly drops you can assume that the problem is in the section most recently connected.
- If you continue to experience problems, please call us at 800-282-6631.
Warranty
30-day warranty for all batteries.
Listed below are recommended optional components or related items. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.
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Fence Connectors and Accessories
Digital Battery Meter
Item #125100 -Used to determine when a 12 volt battery needs to be recharged. Touch “+” and “-” probes to the corresponding battery terminals to measure voltage.
$25.50 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Battery Charge Meter
Item #125000 -Monitor the status of electric fence 12v deep cycle batteries. A measurement of 12.2v is considered too low for proper function.
$23.50 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
5-Light Wireless Fence Tester
Item #200006 -Low cost 5-light wireless tester to measure approximate fence voltage. Used to determine if your energizer/charger is working properly.
$15.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Digital Voltmeter
Item #132000 -Accurately tests the voltage of an electric fence. Useful for troubleshooting energizer issues too.
$37.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Fence Fault Finder
Item #133500 -Tests electric fences and determine fault locations with the press of the button. Save time in the field and reduce troublesome electrical shorts.
$101.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Live Fence Indicator
Item #133515 -For instant reassurance that your fence is working. Place permanently on your fence line and simply look for the flash when you pass by. No batteries required.
$44.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Warning Sign
Item #346000 -Let passersby know that your fences are electrified with this easy-to-read electric fence warning sign.
$1.45 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Ground Rod, Galvanized, 6 ft
Item #151000 -Complete the circuit of your electric fence with galvanized grounds. No corrosion unlike copper rods.
$15.00 -
Handling Equipment
Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3 ft
Item #151200 -Effectively ground energizers or firmly secure handling equipment. Galvanized pin is resilient to rust and wear.
$5.80 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
T Ground Rod, 3' x 1/2"
Item #151210 -Provide a conductive ground circuit for your electric fence. Conductive t-grip is easy to install and remove.
$13.50 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
T Ground Rod, 18" x 1/2"
Item #151220 -Provide a conductive ground circuit for your electric fence. Conductive t-grip is easy to install and remove.
$7.00
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Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Sealed Lead Acid Battery, 12V, 35 amp hr
Item #121635 -Power your electric fence energizer for days or weeks on end. 12V output and rechargeable via solar panels.
$82.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Ground Rod, Galvanized, 6 ft
Item #151000 -Complete the circuit of your electric fence with galvanized grounds. No corrosion unlike copper rods.
$15.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Wiring Harness
Item #130800 -For connecting a battery energizer to the fence and ground rod. Can also be used with a 110v energizer if within close proximity to the fence and ground.
$7.00 -
Handling Equipment
Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3 ft
Item #151200 -Effectively ground energizers or firmly secure handling equipment. Galvanized pin is resilient to rust and wear.
$5.80
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DYLAN B from OR
I’m very happy with this energizer! I live in a Oregon, so light can be a problem in the winter. This product was super easy to set up. Luckily, my ground doesn’t have rocks, so the ground rods went in easily. I flipped on the switch and had an instant electrified fence. The next day it charged all day and stayed energized all night. A bit of an upfront cost, but I’m happy with this product.
Larry P from Montana
Too early to objectively review. Will say that because of snow depth, setting the energizer on the ground is impractical and it was difficult to keep the cover opened back while hooking up, on an elevated platform as directed. Likewise, energizing clamps were too short to reach the grounding rods from an elevated position.
(I had to give this submittal a star rating and recommendation in order to submit).
Scott J from Missouri
Fencer works geat, even maintains a significant 'shock' in the dead of winter due to the dual batteries and oversized solar panel. Would like to see an option available to purchase slide hammer type grounding rods. The soil here is very rocky (sandstone). The currently supplied grounding rods will penetrate the sandstone but are a real booger to get out without damaging them when it comes time to move the fencing. Portable doesn't work if you can't take the grounding rods with you to a new location and leaving them in makes a real hazard to livestock and grass mowers. Would have given it a 'five star' if not for the grounding rod problem.